 The BreastEd Series consists of 10 online courses covering all the major aspects of human lactation. All courses are tutored by Lactation Consultants. Each course may be enrolled into individually. BreastEd has been approved by Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (AARC) on Education in Human Lactation and Breastfeeding. Successful completion of each course will earn the participant 12 L CERPs and 12 Contact Hours (ANCC).
The BreastEd courses are US$108.00 each (approx AUS/Can/NZ$115). For a printable program overview, download this pdf file: BreastEd Program Description (78kb)
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This course has been developed for health professionals to enhance their knowledge of the composition of breastmilk and their appreciation for the importance of breastmilk for all children. |
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The aim of this course is for participants to have an accurate understanding of breast anatomy and, in particular, lactation physiology, so that they can base their breastfeeding management advice on sound principles. |
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On completion of this course participants will have a thorough knowledge of the physics of suckling, and be able to recognize and teach good positioning and latch to mothers. |
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This course is designed for the practitioner who cares for mother prenatally and the mother and baby in the first week postpartum. On completion you should know how best to encourage women to breastfeed, know about the birthing factors that work against the successful initiation of breastfeeding, and how to facilitate the best environment for mother and baby. You will also learn about the common problems encountered in the first week and how to prevent and manage them. |
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BE05 Communication and Education has been developed for health professionals caring for mothers and children to improve their knowledge and skills in communication, counselling and education. |
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This course will provide students with an understanding of the effects of preterm birth on breastmilk, the importance of breastmilk for preterm infants, and how to facilitate breastmilk feeding and eventually breastfeeding. |
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BE07 Breastfeeding after the First Week is a wholly online course developed to meet the needs of Health Professionals caring for mothers and babies after the early postpartum period. |
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This is a 12-hour online course where students will work through modules and topics to achieve the aim and objectives outlined. Learning experiences include following the course notes, accessing and reading online readings, reading and contributing to forum discussions, considering and discussing case studies, completing a workbook and doing self-test quizzes. |
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BE09: Other Factors Affecting the Breastfeeding Dyad is a wholly online course developed to meet the needs of Health Professionals caring for mothers and babies. |
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The aim of this course is to give you an understanding of how infant feeding choice is influenced by attitudes of individuals and communities, and how these are in turn molded by industry and politics for financial gain at the expense of the mother and baby. Global, national and local initiatives to support, promote and protect breastfeeding are discussed. |
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